Cindy is employed by Holt Manufacturing. She is frequently subjected to verbal a

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Cindy is employed by Holt Manufacturing. She is frequently subjected to verbal abuse by her co-workers who think she is taking a man's job. Cindy is called vulgar names for “woman” and is exposed to nude pictures of women on the walls. Her car has been “keyed” at work; and, her desk and personal belongings were damaged.   Cindy complained to her supervisor who told her that she should work on being a “team player.” Cindy eventually quit her job. If Cindy were to file an employment action against Holt Manufacturing, one allegation she might successfully make is that she was constructively discharged. True or False

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"In employment law, constructive dismissal, also called constructive discharge or constructive termination, occurs when an employee resigns as a result of the employer creating a hostile work environment."

It's True.

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